BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION
540 E STATE HWY 29, Bertram, TX 78605
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares
BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 74-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bertram, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.0%) is below the Texas average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.3% — better than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (74% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Bertram.
How is BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.0% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 74 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BERTRAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bertram
Bertram sits in Burnet County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,813 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,919
- Median home value
- $203,300
Demographics for Burnet County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bertram.
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